Can I get my prior year AGI over the phone?

You may also call the IRS toll free number at 1-800-829-1040. If you can provide certain information to the Customer Service Representative (such as your name, SSN and current address), you may receive your information over the phone.

How can I find last year’s AGI?

If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you can get your AGI from one of the IRS self-service tools:

1. Use your online account to immediately view your AGI on the Tax Records tab.
2. Use Get Transcript by Mail or call 800-908-9946 if you cannot pass Secure Access and need to request a Tax Return Transcript.

Can I file my taxes without AGI?

The IRS uses your prior-year AGI to verify your identity when you efile your 2020 Tax Return. You only need a prior-year AGI if you are e-Filing your tax return to the IRS. An incorrect 2019 AGI on your 2020 return will result in a tax return rejection by the IRS and/or State Tax Agency.

Can I get my AGI number over the phone?

Another option is to call the Internal Revenue Service’s transcript telephone number at 1-800-908-9946, or call the Internal Revenue Service’s toll free number 1-800-829-1040 to secure your previous tax year’s AGI.

Where can I Find my AGI for 2017?

Where to find your 2017 AGI on your tax return. The best place to get this number is from your originally-filed 2017 federal tax return. You can’t get it from a W-2, 1099, or other income statement. Choose the 1040 form you filed last year.

Do you need AGI to file 2019 tax return?

The IRS requires your 2019 AGI to verify your identity for e-filing. (If you’re paper-filing your return, you won’t need your AGI, because those are manually processed.) Select the option below that best describes your situation.

What to do if your AGI is less than 50 cents?

(If you only have a 1040X form, it’s on line 1, column A). Rounded your AGI to the nearest dollar—be sure to round up when it’s 50 cents or more and down when it’s 49 cents or less. Filed with your spouse last year—you and your spouse have the same 2018 AGI. (Don’t split the AGI amount or enter 0 for one of you).

Is the prior year AGI the same as last year?

For most Married Filing Joint filers who filed a joint return last year, your prior year AGI will be the same for both taxpayers, even if one did not work. What if you Did not File a Federal Tax Return Last Year or Filed After October 15th?